Facebook is quietly developing the most useful virtual assistant ever that may outshine Jarvis—the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant its CEO Mark Zuckerberg developed in 2016. Continue reading Facebook developing ‘perfect’ chatbot
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Human biases can sneak into AI systems, study shows
Artificial intelligence-powered machines can be reflections of humans and can acquire cultural biases, a new study has found. Continue reading Human biases can sneak into AI systems, study shows
Aspiring tech prodigy tries to re-route self-driving cars
Austin Russell, now 22, was barely old enough to drive when he set out to create a safer navigation system for robot-controlled cars. His ambitions are about to be tested.
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Whale cams reveal secret Antarctic feeding habits
Whale cams have revealed the secret feeding habits of the giant mammals in frozen Antarctica, details on their social lives, and even how they must blow hard to clear sea ice to breathe.
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Toyota shows robotic leg brace to help paralyzed people walk
Toyota is introducing a wearable robotic leg brace designed to help partially paralyzed people walk.
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Meet a 12-year-old who is building robots to save honey bees
Just like any other girl her age, 12-year-old Kavya Vignesh likes to have fun when she is not studying. But unlike many others, she likes to make those moments memorable by creating something that helps solve some real-world problems. Continue reading Meet a 12-year-old who is building robots to save honey bees
‘Great Cold Spot’ discovered on Jupiter
Jupiter is best known for the Great Red Spot, a long-lived storm roughly the diameter of Earth. But astronomers have now discovered another such Great Spot, dubbed ‘Great Cold Spot’, created by the powerful energies exerted by the great planet’s polar aurorae. Continue reading ‘Great Cold Spot’ discovered on Jupiter
Apple team is developing sensors to monitor diabetes
A secret team of biomedical engineers at Apple is working on an initiative to develop sensors that can non-invasively and continuously monitor blood sugar levels to better treat diabetes. Continue reading Apple team is developing sensors to monitor diabetes
Google releases app for food delivery, home services
Google has introduced Areo, one single app for food delivery and home services, currently live in Bengaluru and Mumbai on Android devices. Continue reading Google releases app for food delivery, home services
NASA releases new global maps of Earth at night
NASA has released its latest global maps of Earth at night, providing the “clearest yet composite” view of the patterns of human settlement across our planet. Continue reading NASA releases new global maps of Earth at night